Violence and access constraints in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to hamper humanitarian operations in a context where one in… Read More »Violence, aid access continues to obstruct humanitarian effort in DR Congo
The UN Secretary-General has condemned an attack against peacekeepers in Mali on Saturday which left one Egyptian ‘blue helmet’ dead, and four others seriously injured. António Guterres expressed… Read More »UN chief condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali
The decision to expel United Nations staff from Ethiopia could affect aid distribution in the war-torn north of the country, where needs and displacement are… Read More »Ethiopia: Decision to expel UN staff could put aid operations at risk
Immediate action is needed to respond to the severe drought that is ravaging communities in Kenya’s dry regions – categorized as Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) – the UN’s humanitarian affairs office (OCHA)… Read More »Flash Appeal launched as 2.5 million face ‘dire situation’ in Kenya
Secretary-General António Guterres voiced his shock on Thursday after the Ethiopian Government declared seven UN staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country… Read More »Ethiopia: 7 UN officials told to leave country within 72 hours
The UN Secretary-General on Thursday recognized the “remarkable achievements and resilience of the Sudanese people, and its transitional government” since the overthrow of Omar Al-Bashir in 2019, as they “chart a new future together.” … Read More »UN Chief commends ‘remarkable achievements’ in Sudan
The first-ever stocktake of Africa’s forests and landscapes, which was released on Wednesday finds slow progress in repairing Africa’s degraded lands and urges ramped up… Read More »New FAO report highlights urgent need to restore Africa’s degraded landscape
Unresolved issues surrounding parliamentary quotas, and women’s participation in elections in Somalia were highlighted by UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in the Security Council on… Read More »Somalia: ‘Sustained focus, investments’ needed to boost women’s political participation
The UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict on Tuesday urged authorities in Guinea to abide by their commitment towards impartial and independent justice,… Read More »Guinea: Justice for 2009 massacre must be at heart of political transition
Sexual abuse and exploitation allegedly carried out by World Health Organization (WHO) staff during the UN health agency’s response to an Ebola outbreak in the… Read More »DR Congo: Abuse allegations amid Ebola outbreak ‘a sickening betrayal of the people we serve’